Field day workshop for pesticide applicators

Event information

Date

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-07-10 07:30:00 2024-07-10 16:00:00 Field day workshop for pesticide applicators UMN PSEE is offering a field day workshop for pesticide applicators NOT seeking recertification for their commercial/noncommercial applicator's license. This reduced-rate workshop is available to private applicators and others who may want to attend for educational purposes.TopicsEquipment calibration and application techniquesDrift managementMixing, loading and safety systemsStorage and container cleaningIntegrated Pest Management and pollinator protectionPest identification and management toolsChemical updatesSafety scavenger hunt and demonstrationsDrone application technologySeed Treatment demonstrations and safety UMN Southern Research and Outreach Center UMN Southern Research and Outreach Center UMN Southern Research and Outreach Center America/Chicago public

Time

7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central time

Location

UMN Southern Research and Outreach Center
35838 120th Street
Waseca, MN 56093

Contact

Jolene Warnke, jwarnke@umn.edu or 763-310-1676

UMN PSEE is offering a field day workshop for pesticide applicators NOT seeking recertification for their commercial/noncommercial applicator's license. This reduced-rate workshop is available to private applicators and others who may want to attend for educational purposes.

Topics

Equipment calibration and application techniques
Drift management
Mixing, loading and safety systems
Storage and container cleaning
Integrated Pest Management and pollinator protection
Pest identification and management tools
Chemical updates
Safety scavenger hunt and demonstrations
Drone application technology
Seed Treatment demonstrations and safety

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Cost

$45

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Jolene Warnke, jwarnke@umn.edu, two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Registration

This is an in-person A/C/H field day for participants who are not commercial/noncommercial applicators. This registration will not count toward recertification.

Enrollment ends July 3, 2024.